M4.3 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Mawlaik, Myanmar — July 19, 2022
2022-07-19 21:38:16 UTC (2022-07-19) · approx. 3:38 AM UTC+6 local
On July 19, 2022 at 21:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 18 km ESE of Mawlaik, Myanmar, at a depth of 110.3 km and coordinates 23.5590°, 94.5663°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.5663°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Mawlaik, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 18 km ESE of Mawlaik, Myanmar on July 19, 2022 at 21:38 UTC had a depth of 110.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000hrx3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, July 19, 2022). M4.3 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Mawlaik, Myanmar — July 19, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000hrx3/